Trip.com Group Country Retreats (Zhang Jiajie Manson Joint Resort）

The environment is beautiful, surrounded by mountains, truly offering a mountain retreat experience. They have an infinity pool, freshly ground coffee, shuttle service, and excellent service. The food is also delicious, it's a natural oxygen bar, and it's a moderate distance from attractions. Highly recommended!

The hotel environment is lovely, with a pastoral landscape that feels like a hidden paradise. It was a very comfortable stay, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The housekeeper was kind and beautiful, and very responsive. It was a very satisfying travel experience.

This stay exceeded my expectations! The farm is beautifully maintained, and unfortunately, I didn't get many pictures because of the rain. I've stayed at many similar guesthouses, like Huanghe Suji, Feiniaoji, and Wushan Muyan, and I feel this place is superior in terms of both room facilities and farm upkeep. It's definitely much better than the two Feiniaoji properties I've experienced. As for the food, breakfast wasn't great at all, really quite poor, but dinner was absolutely excellent. Every dish was delicious, and the chef's skills are impressive. The service was also very good; our butler was thoughtful. The driver who took us to the scenic spot on the first day was also very kind, though the driver who picked us up later that evening seemed a bit impatient after waiting for more than ten minutes.

Nice, nice, nice! The drinks in the room were great, and the location is fantastic, nestled in the mountains with a wonderful vibe. It's incredibly convenient to get to the attractions. The soundproofing could be a bit better, but everything else was excellent.

Manxin was the third boutique hotel I chose for my trip to Hunan. It's located in a village nestled in the mountains. The owner leased nearly a hundred acres of land to create the idyllic farm he envisioned. Several two-story buildings are artfully scattered amidst rice paddies and lotus ponds. An infinity pool offers unparalleled views of the distant mountains. The rice seedlings have just been planted, and in a few months, one can truly experience the scene described by Xin Qiji: 'A bountiful harvest is spoken of amidst the fragrance of rice flowers, as the croaking of frogs fills the air.' **Environment:** The hotel's environment is exceptional. Surrounded by distant mountains, perched on a gentle slope, every room offers expansive views of lush greenery. The rice fields are close by, and at night, the sound of frogs fills the air. Each room boasts a large balcony. Sitting there, breathing in the fresh mountain air, sipping a cup of tea or coffee, time seems to slow down. **Hygiene:** The hotel's hygiene is top-notch. Despite being surrounded by farmland, there are surprisingly no mosquitoes or other insects in the rooms, which is quite rare. **Facilities:** As a meticulously crafted guesthouse, it offers all the amenities of a high-end hotel, especially the infinity pool with its unbeatable mountain views – truly an inspired touch. Of course, as a 'wild luxury' (my own definition) hotel, to encourage guests to truly reconnect with nature, the rooms intentionally lack televisions. This thoughtful decision is commendable! **Service:** Being far from the city, service is particularly important for guests. The hotel provides dedicated butlers who promptly address guests' questions and requests. Their efficiency is high, usually responding to guests almost immediately. The hotel offers complimentary airport/train station transfers, as well as unlimited complimentary transfers to the Zimu Pass (middle gate) of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, which is incredibly helpful for guests. **In summary:** This is a uniquely positioned hotel. For travelers who love nature, appreciate peace and a slower pace, and have high standards for hotel quality, this hotel is definitely worth a short stay. **Final Suggestion:** Given its rural location, its own farmland, and the fact that it raises poultry and bees, the hotel should further leverage its unique advantages in terms of ingredients and cuisine. It could also appropriately guide local farmers to cultivate organic vegetables, fruits, and various eco-friendly produce, making a beneficial contribution to rural revitalization. I believe some guests would appreciate this.

Chose the right hotel! Our family of three adults and five kids felt comfortable and at ease from the moment we landed. I highly recommend our treasure-trove butler, Panpan! If I ever come to Zhangjiajie again, I'd definitely pick this hotel, 90% because of Panpan's incredibly relaxed demeanor and wonderfully warm service. The most valuable bonus was the farm activity included in our package. Panpan was like a walking encyclopedia of plants and animals... he had all five kids calling him 'teacher' 🧑‍🏫, patiently answering all their strange questions – even the adults learned a lot!

Despite the great service and beautiful scenery, I'm still giving a five-star rating. However, during a perfectly relaxing afternoon, I was playing games in your room and lost two matches because the Wi-Fi was so slow. Also, due to the hotel's somewhat remote location (which isn't a downside), I chose to dine at the hotel restaurant in the evening. What followed was the worst Western meal I've ever had in my life. The 198 tomahawk steak was barely 1mm thick – I regret even ordering it medium-rare. The meat was so tough it made me question everything; it was impossible to cut and like chewing on wax. For 168, you can get a delicious tomahawk in a fourth-tier city; for 268, a fantastic one in a second or third-tier city; and for 368, an unbeatable one in a first-tier city. Yet, I paid 470 at a 1500-a-night resort for a Western meal that was trash compared to street food. That being said, if I ever come back to Zhangjiajie, I'd probably still choose to stay here. It's truly perfect for a relaxing vacation. But I will *never* eat at that restaurant again.

This hotel is quite close to the Zhangjiajie Middle Gate, making it ideal for a relaxing stay if you don't plan on venturing out much. It's very quiet at night, and the bedding is super comfortable. The farm's own restaurant is also pretty good, and enjoying a drink at the farm bar or by the pool in the evening is a lovely experience.